Good morning everyone and aloha from Hawaii! I'm ba-a-a-ack!
I went for my annual physical yesterday and my doctor said I was very healthy (maybe she was even jealous?). But when I got home, I received a call from the GI/Hepa department----believe me, it was very strange hearing from the nurse after 4 years... I thought it was because I am overdue for a sigmoidoscopy so I said (jokingly) "So, what, Jo, you want to stick something up my butt???" (ummmmm, nooooooo...) They want me to have a talk with one of the Drs about re-treating, with the new drug...
For those who are new, and those that forgot, I joined the Forum in Sept. '06, when I was diagnosed with HCV. I began TX (inter/riba) in Jan. '07. Was undetectable at 4 wks, and went on to finish the rest of the 24, during which time my WBCs dropped dangerously low so I was on regular doses of Neupogen as well. My 6-month post-tx labs showed the virus alive and well, which was a HUGE disappointment, because I felt so good, and was sure TX worked.
Re-TXing wasn't an option, as my WBCs are still below normal, although everything else is normal, including AST/ALT. But now, they want me to consider the new drug (the third one, added to Int/riba). I need input! I am going to call the Dr today to set up an appointment. All along, I've figured that since I don't drink anymore, my dietary habits are excellent (except for a few digressions now and then), and my liver enzymes are fine, I'll remain status quo and go about my business and not think about the fact that I am living with HCV.
I'd love hearing from other Geno1s who are in the same boat!